CMS (CMS) Dividend History and Yield
CMS (CMS) paid $2.62 per share over the trailing twelve months, equal to a trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield of 3.68%. Its record includes quarterly payments, a 18-year growth streak, a growing dividend policy. The history below summarizes split-adjusted payments and the public dividend record available to investors.
Dividend Facts
- TTM Dividend Yield: 3.68%
- Annual Dividend (TTM): $2.62
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Dividend Policy: Growing
- Growth Streak: 18 years
- No-Cut Streak: 18 years
- Paying Since: 1973
- Last Ex-Dividend Date: Aug 7, 2026 $0.57
- Payment Date: Sep 1, 2026
Annual Dividends Per Share
| Year | Dividend Per Share | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | $1.5072 | N/A |
| 2025 | $2.17 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $2.06 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $1.9505 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $1.83 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.74 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | $1.63 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | $1.53 | +7.0% |
| 2018 | $1.43 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | $1.33 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1.24 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | $1.16 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | $1.08 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | $1.02 | +6.3% |
| 2012 | $0.96 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | $0.84 | +27.3% |
| 2010 | $0.66 | +32.0% |
Dividend Payment History
All payment amounts below are split-adjusted.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.57 | Quarterly |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.3672 | N/A |
| May 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.57 | Quarterly |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.57 | Quarterly |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.5425 | Quarterly |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.5425 | Quarterly |
| May 9, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.5425 | Quarterly |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5425 | Quarterly |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.515 | Quarterly |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | $0.515 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | $0.515 | Quarterly |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.515 | Quarterly |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.4875 | Quarterly |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.4875 | Quarterly |
| May 4, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | $0.4875 | Quarterly |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.4875 | Quarterly |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.46 | Quarterly |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 | $0.45 | N/A |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $0.46 | Quarterly |
| May 5, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.46 | Quarterly |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.46 | Quarterly |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.435 | Quarterly |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $0.435 | Quarterly |
| May 6, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | $0.435 | Quarterly |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | $0.435 | Quarterly |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| May 14, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.4075 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | $0.3825 | Quarterly |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | $0.3825 | Quarterly |
| May 2, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | $0.3825 | Quarterly |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | $0.3825 | Quarterly |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | $0.3575 | Quarterly |
| Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.3575 | Quarterly |
| May 3, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | $0.3575 | Quarterly |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 | $0.3575 | Quarterly |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $0.3325 | Quarterly |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | $0.3325 | Quarterly |
| May 3, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | $0.3325 | Quarterly |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 | $0.3325 | Quarterly |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| May 4, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 | $0.31 | Quarterly |
| Nov 4, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 31, 2015 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| May 6, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 | $0.29 | Quarterly |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | $0.27 | Quarterly |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | $0.27 | Quarterly |
| Apr 30, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | $0.27 | Quarterly |
| Feb 5, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | $0.27 | Quarterly |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 | $0.255 | Quarterly |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | $0.255 | Quarterly |
| May 1, 2013 | May 31, 2013 | $0.255 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | $0.255 | Quarterly |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | $0.24 | Quarterly |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | $0.24 | Quarterly |
| May 2, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | $0.24 | Quarterly |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 | $0.24 | Quarterly |
| Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 30, 2011 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Aug 3, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| May 4, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Feb 3, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 30, 2010 | $0.21 | Quarterly |
| Aug 4, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| May 5, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Feb 26, 2010 | $0.15 | Quarterly |
| Nov 4, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 | $0.125 | Quarterly |
| Aug 6, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | $0.125 | Quarterly |
| May 6, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | $0.125 | Quarterly |
| Feb 4, 2009 | Feb 27, 2009 | $0.125 | Quarterly |
| Nov 5, 2008 | Nov 28, 2008 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| Aug 6, 2008 | Aug 29, 2008 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| May 7, 2008 | May 30, 2008 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| Feb 6, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 | $0.09 | Quarterly |
| Nov 7, 2007 | Nov 30, 2007 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Aug 8, 2007 | Aug 31, 2007 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| May 8, 2007 | May 31, 2007 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Feb 5, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 | $0.05 | Quarterly |
| Nov 6, 2002 | N/A | $0.18 | N/A |
| Aug 8, 2002 | N/A | $0.18 | N/A |
| May 3, 2002 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Feb 5, 2002 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Nov 5, 2001 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Aug 3, 2001 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| May 3, 2001 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Feb 5, 2001 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Oct 31, 2000 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Aug 8, 2000 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Apr 28, 2000 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Feb 4, 2000 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Nov 1, 1999 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Jul 29, 1999 | N/A | $0.365 | N/A |
| Apr 29, 1999 | N/A | $0.33 | N/A |
| Jan 29, 1999 | N/A | $0.33 | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CMS pay dividends?
Yes. CMS's latest recorded dividend was $0.57 per share with an ex-dividend date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is CMS's dividend yield?
CMS's trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.68%.
How often does CMS pay dividends?
CMS has a quarterly dividend payment schedule.
How many years has CMS increased its dividend?
CMS has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years.
When was CMS's last ex-dividend date?
CMS's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 7, 2026.
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